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Postcard from Francis W. Bird to Samuel Downer regarding rewording of the invitation to the Free Soil Party Reunion
On this postcard Francis William Bird suggests re-wording the invitations for the Free Soil Party Reunion at Downer's Landing to include the return boat times from the amusement park on the islands near the harbor.
Postcard from Francis Howe to Samuel Downer declining his invitation to the reunion
On the back of this postcard Francis Howe acknowledges receipt of his invitation to the reunion of the Free Soil Party and thanks Samuel Downer for it. He then regretfully states that he cannot attend, but wishes Downer a pleasant reunion. The…
Postcard from Edward L. Pierce to Samuel Downer requesting an invitation for Charles Churchill
On this postcard Edward L. Pierce says that Charles M. S. Churchill, the brother of Asaph and Joseph Churchill, would like an invitation to the reunion of the Free Soil Party. Pierce then says that Churchill was an active Free Soiler in 1848.
Postcard from Charles A. B. Shepard to Samuel Downer accepting his invitation to the reunion
The back of the postcard contains Charles A. B. Shepard's message acknowledging receipt of and accepting the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party. He also discusses two other Free Soilers he admires. At the top of the postcard…
Postcard from Bird to Samuel Downer providing Underwood's name for an invitation to the reunion
The front of this postcard is addressed to Samuel Downer.
The back of the postcard contains a hand-written message from Bird. He writes about forgetting to forward Francis Henry Underwood's name for an invitation, and asks that one be sent to him…
The back of the postcard contains a hand-written message from Bird. He writes about forgetting to forward Francis Henry Underwood's name for an invitation, and asks that one be sent to him…
Postcard from Bela H. Whiton to Samuel Downer accepting his invitation to the reunion
On the back of this postcard Bela H. Whiton happily accepts his invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party. The front of the postcard is addressed to Samuel Downer.
Postcard from Amos Tuck to Samuel Downer regarding his speech and the reunion publication
The front of this postcard from Amos Tuck is addressed to Samuel Downer. On the back of this postcard Tuck says that he has heard about Downer's plan to publish a pamphlet with speeches from the reunion of the Free Soil Party. He then asks how…
Postcard from Adin Thayer to Samuel Downer accepting his invitation to the reunion
In this postcard Adin Thayer writes to accept the invitation to attend the Reunion of the Free Soil Party for himself and twelve other unidentified Free Soilers from his city. The front of the postcard is addressed to Samuel Downer, and on the left…
Postcard from A. G. Walker to Samuel Downer accepting his invitation to the reunion
On the back of this post card to Samuel Downer, A. G. Walker acknowledges receipt of, and accepts, his invitation to the reunion of the free soil party.
The front of this postcard contains a one-cent postage stamp and a pre-printed message which…
The front of this postcard contains a one-cent postage stamp and a pre-printed message which…
Portrait Photograph of Washington Irving James
This portrait photograph depicts Hingham's first police chief, Washington "Wash" James. This photograph hangs on a plaque in the Hingham Police Department. James is wearing his police uniform, including a hat which says "Chief" on it.